DR. ALEXANDER J ASCH MD
NPI 1497745699
Pediatrics in North Reading, MA
About Dr. Alexander J Asch Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ALEXANDER J ASCH MD (NPI 1497745699) is an individual pediatrics provider in North Reading, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (43965) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1972).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Alexander J Asch Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Asch reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
North Reading, MA 01864
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Melrose, MA 02176
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01864 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Alexander Asch's NPI number?
The NPI number for Alexander Asch is 1497745699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.
Where is Alexander Asch located?
Alexander Asch practices at 178 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864. The listed phone number is (978) 664-6868.
What is Alexander Asch's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Alexander Asch enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Alexander Asch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Asch's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Asch reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Alexander J. Asch, MD,pc (North Reading, MA) and Rhonda S. Fogle, MD,pc (Melrose, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alexander Asch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Alexander Asch accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Alexander Asch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Alexander Asch was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Alexander J Asch, MD · NPI 1497745699
Pediatrics physician in North Reading, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 27, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497745699 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 27, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** 43965 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 178 PARK ST, North Reading, MA 01864-2375
- **Phone:** (978) 664-6868 · **Fax:** (978) 664-8690
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Alexander J. Asch, MD,pc (NPI 1508918772, North Reading, MA); Rhonda S. Fogle, MD,pc (NPI 1548312713, Melrose, MA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine, class of 1972
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 8, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified B17069 (MA); Medicare UPIN D88063; Medicaid 9721088 (MA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497745699) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.